NewsPhotos Travis Head As Opener, Nitish Reddy At No. 4 Spot: SRH's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025

Travis Head As Opener, Nitish Reddy At No. 4 Spot: SRH's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will aim to go one step further in the upcoming IPL 2025 after finishing as runners-up last season. After taking SRH to the final last year under his captaincy, Pat Cummins will continue to lead the side in the IPL 2025.

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Updated:Jan 14, 2025, 08:30 PM IST

1. Travis Head

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Attacking Australia batter Travis Head was very successful as an opener for SRH in IPL 2024. He is all set to continue as opener for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2025 season. Apart from his batting, he can contribute with his off-spin as well.

2. Abhishek Sharma

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Abhishek Sharma played many match-winning knocks for SRH last year as an opener. His opening partnership with Travis Head was breathtaking and Abhishek will look to repeat his heroics in the IPL 2025 season.

3. Ishan Kishan

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Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was acquired by SunRisers Hyderabad for Rs. 11.40 crore at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. The attacking left-handed batter is likely to bat at No. 3 for SRH in the IPL 2025 season.

4. Nitish Kumar Reddy

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Nitish Kumar Reddy was the find of the season for SRH in IPL 2024. Nitish, who had a successful tour of Australia as a batter, is likely to bat at No. 4 for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2025 season. Apart from his batting, he will contribute with his bowling as well.

5. Heinrich Klaasen

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Heinrich Klaasen has dominated T20 cricket in the last few years and he played many match-winning knocks for SRH last year. Klaasen is set to bat at No.5 spot for SRH in the IPL 2025 season.

6. Atharva Taide

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Atharva Taide, who showed his skill for Punjab kings last year, is likely to bat at No. 6 spot for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2025 season.

7. Abhinav Manohar

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Abhinav Manohar, who is known for hitting monstrous sixes, is likely to play as finisher for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2025 season. Abhinav did well for Gujarat Titans in the past.

8. Pat Cummins

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Under Pat Cummins's captaincy, Sunrisers Hyderabad reached the finals of IPL 2024, where they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders. During IPL 2025, Cummins will look to take his team one step further. Not only his captaincy, Cummins's performance with both bat and ball will be very crucial for SRH in the upcoming IPL 2025 season.

9. Harshal Patel

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Sunrisers Hyderabad acquired Indian pacer Harshal Patel for Rs 8 crore at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction in Jeddah. Harshal, who has had few good seasons in the past, will look to contribute with both bat and ball for SRH in the upcoming IPL 2025 season.

10. Rahul Chahar

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Rahul Chahar will look to play a key role for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2025 season with his leg spin. His best performance in the IPL came for Mumbai Indians many years ago.

11. Mohammed Shami

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Mohammed Shami has been signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs. 10 crore at the IPL mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The veteran India pacer will be lethal with the ball for SRH in the IPL 2025 season especially in the powerplay.